Industry Resource Tip Sheet

You never have to wonder who to call next time you are interested in finding information on training resources, seminars, or publications. We have included a comprehensive collection of helpful information from trusted industry resources. This section also covers key industry associations and member benefits.

Bibliography of Digital Printing Resources:

Key Association Information:

Xeikon Digital Printing Association (XDPA) www.xdpa.org

XDPA is dedicated to printers who have crossed the “digital divide.” Formed in October 2000, this new non-profit group offers members a bundle of opportunities and benefits. Among these are: to network with colleagues—through a private password protected website with a member bulletin board and an annual conference. Members receive a weekly electronic newsletter and a quarterly printed newsletter and are invited to participate in studies like paper use plus market education efforts. Companies that wish to be are also included in a searchable listing on the public section of the group website for additional market exposure.

Printing Industry of America www.gain.org

Several years ago PIA formed a group called the Digital Printing Council. recognizing the impact that digital printing is having on the delivery of information, the Digital Printing Council has developed an informatiove newsletter, digits.

Print on Demand Initiative (PODi) www.podi.org

PODI is a non-profit strategic marketing and educational initiative that promotes a greater awareness about the applications and benefits of digital color printing. There are eight great reasons to join PODi. You'll get hot leads, unlimited use of highly effective digital printing sales collateral, turnkey marketing programs, and the inside track to marketplace information before your competition.

National Association of Printers & Lithographers www.napl.org

NAPL was created to keep you informed about changeds and trends in the printing industry. They publish several newsletters for their members including desktop for profit and Tech Trends Report. These newsletters provide up-to-date resources for finding the details of new trends in the industry.

Graphic Arts Technical Foundation www.gatf.org

GATF's twin missions are education and research of the evolving print production processes. This non-profit organization provides members with technical and training information to help printers use new techniques effectively. The GATF boards and committees include over 200 industry representatives to provide guidance.

CAP Ventures Strategic Consultants to the Digital Document Revolution www.capv.com

CAP Ventures assists equipment, software, and supplies vendors - as well as print providers - to leverage their opportunities in the digital technology revolution. They can help you understand market requirements, build your business and market strategies, educate your customers and employees, and develop your implementation plans.

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) www.rit.edu

RIT's School of Printing is known as the premier graphic communications school in the world. For nearly 50 years, their Education Center for the Graphic Arts and Imaging (T&E) has helped graphic arts professionals understand, apply, and manage cutting-edge technological change. T&E offers a wide range of training and consulting services in conventional as well as digital technologies.